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Precautionary dose to be available free at all govt CVCs in Delhi

New Delhi | Friday, 2022 4:15:08 AM IST

The precaution doses for all eligible beneficiaries will be available free of cost at all government vaccination centres in Delhi, it was announced on Thursday. ... read..

New Omicron sub-variant seen behind surge in Delhi's Covid cases

New Delhi | Friday, 2022 2:45:09 AM IST

A new Omicron sub variant may be the reason behind the sudden surge of Covid cases in Delhi, which witnessed over 60 per cent rise in fresh Covid cases on Wednesday at 1,009 cases. ... read..

App claims to detect Covid with 92% accuracy by hearing sound of cough

London | Friday, 2022 2:15:10 AM IST

Australian scientists have developed a novel app that can detect Covid-19 infection by just the sound of a cough. ... read..

Covid-19: Telangana urges people to be on alert

Hyderabad | Friday, 2022 2:15:10 AM IST

With Covid-19 cases on rise in some states, health authorities in Telangana on Thursday issued an alert and advised people to adopt Covid appropriate behavior. ... read..

Puducherry reports zero Covid-19 cases

Puducherry | Friday, 2022 1:45:09 AM IST

Puducherry reported zero Covid 19 cases on Thursday after a span of nine days, with one patient also recovering, its Health Department said in a statement. ... read..

Antidepressants not linked with happiness, improved quality of life: Study

Riyadh | Friday, 2022 1:45:09 AM IST

Using antidepressants regularly may not make you happier compared to people with depression who do not take the drugs, finds a study. ... read..

IIT-Madras turns Covid cluster again, 12 students test positive

Chennai | Friday, 2022 1:45:08 AM IST

With 9 more students in various hostels of IIT Madras testing Covid positive on Thursday, the total number of infected students rose to 12 in the past three days. ... read..

Research: Individuals with diabetes, cognitive decline can be at higher heart disease risk

Washington | April 21, 2022 11:54:48 PM IST

According to a new study, people with type 2 diabetes who have cognitive impairment could be at greater risk for stroke, heart attack or death than other individuals with diabetes. ... read..

Study finds reduced chances of pregnancy, childbirth after IVF with one ovary

Solna | April 21, 2022 7:53:00 PM IST

According to an extensive meta-analysis, women who have had one ovary surgically removed (unilateral oophorectomy) are less likely to become pregnant than women who have both ovaries and have fewer children after in vitro fertilization. ... read..

Genetic differences can affect ability to utilize energy of various nutrients: Report

Helsinki | April 21, 2022 4:23:10 PM IST

According to a new study by the University of Helsinki, minor genetic differences can affect the ability to utilize the energy of various nutrients. ... read..

TN: Dist collectors asked to ensure Covid appropriate behaviour

Chennai | Thursday, 2022 5:15:09 AM IST

The Tamil Nadu Health Department on Wednesday directed the District Collectors to ensure that Covid-19 appropriate behaviour is followed in the state. ... read..

Covid pandemic turned the world upside down: Devi Shetty

Shillong | Thursday, 2022 5:15:09 AM IST

Noted cardiac surgeon and Chairman of Bengaluru-based Narayana Health, Devi Prasad Shetty, said on Wednesday that the world has turned upside down due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and when historians would pen the history of the world 100 years from now, the ... read..

Say 'no' to health star ratings on junk food: Experts

New Delhi | Thursday, 2022 5:15:08 AM IST

Instead of the 'Health Star Ratings' on junk food, as proposed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), which will "mislead the consumers", the Centre for Science & Environment (CSE) on Wednesday demanded that warnings about unhealthy ... read..

Delhi's daily Covid records over 62% rise to 1,009

New Delhi | Thursday, 2022 2:45:09 AM IST

Delhi on Wednesday reported an over 62 per cent rise in its daily Covid tally in last 24 hours, at 1,009 cases, as against 623 the previous day, while there was one death, as per the Health Department bulletin. ... read..

Doctors can't be held liable for error of judgment in reasonable course of treatment: SC

New Delhi | Thursday, 2022 2:45:08 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that doctors can provide the best medical assistance available at their command but merely because they could not save the patient, that could not be considered to be a case of post-operative medical negligence. ... read..

New versions of Omicron that may outpace BA.2 found

New York | Thursday, 2022 2:15:08 AM IST

Scientists have found 21 viral offspring linked with BA.2 that may outpace the most successful subvariant of Omicron variant so far. ... read..

Moderna's new Covid vax more effective against Omicron than other shots

New York | Thursday, 2022 1:45:10 AM IST

Moderna has developed a new version of its Covid-19 vaccine which has shown promise against Omicron variant much more than existing shots. ... read..

Inhaled nanoparticles can enter placenta, affect foetus: Study

New York | Thursday, 2022 1:45:09 AM IST

Inhaling harmful nanoparticulates - that are less than 100 nanometers wide and found in sunscreens to pharmaceuticals to sports equipment - during pregnancy can escape lungs and enter the placenta and lead to low birth weight in babies, finds a study. ... read..

Study finds parental domestic violence in childhood linked to mental illness in adulthood

Toronto | April 20, 2022 8:24:01 PM IST

According to a new study by the University of Toronto, adults exposed to chronic parental domestic violence have an elevated prevalence of depression, anxiety and substance abuse disorders, and lower levels of social support than their peers who do not ex ... read..

Study finds male sex hormones as new target for cancer immunotherapy

Columbus | April 20, 2022 12:23:41 PM IST

A new study has examined the differences in intratumoral immune responses between male and female cancers of non-reproductive origin. ... read..

Every second Covid case in national tally reported from Delhi

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 4:15:08 AM IST

The national capital adds every second Covid case to the national tally, as per the data released by the Union Health Ministry. ... read..

Gurugram issues advisory for schools amid spike in Covid cases

Gurugram | Wednesday, 2022 3:15:09 AM IST

The health department of Gurugram on Tuesday issued an advisory for schools in view of the recent spike in the number of Covid-19 cases in the district. ... read..

Genes can affect our nutrient tolerance: Study

London | Wednesday, 2022 1:45:10 AM IST

Carbohydrates, proteins and fats are essential nutrients to all animals. Yet dietary variation between species, populations and individuals can vary dramatically. ... read..

Modi lays foundation stone of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 1:45:09 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Gujarat's Jamnagar in the presence of Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and World Health Organisation Director-General ... read..

4 Americans got infected with Covid strain seen in mink in 2020: CDC

Washington | Wednesday, 2022 1:15:09 AM IST

At least four Americans were infected with a version of Covid virus, seen majorly in mink in 2020, likely becoming the first spillover cases in the country, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said. ... read..

Is India on the verge of a fourth Covid wave?

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 1:15:09 AM IST

Even as India has been seeing a significant rise in the number of Covid cases, speculations of a next wave of infections are rife. But health experts on Tuesday said that the surge is not unexpected and likely paves way for the fourth wave in the country ... read..

Excess weight almost doubles risk of womb cancer, researchers find

London | April 19, 2022 6:23:48 PM IST

New research shows that lifelong excess weight almost doubles a woman's risk of developing womb cancer. ... read..

Infertility history linked with increased risk of heart failure: Study

Washington | April 19, 2022 6:23:39 PM IST

A new study finds that a history of infertility is associated with an increased risk of heart failure. ... read..

Product label changes do not prevent accidental acetaminophen overdoses: Study

Washington | April 19, 2022 5:56:06 PM IST

Changes to acetaminophen product labels did not decrease rates of hospitalization for accidental acetaminophen overdoses, according to a new study. ... read..

With 501 new cases, Delhi sees Covid positivity rate near 8%

New Delhi | Tuesday, 2022 3:45:08 AM IST

Delhi on Monday reported 501 fresh Covid infections in last the 24 hours, against 517 the previous day, but no death, for the second consecutive day, according to the Health Department bulletin. ... read..

UP makes masks mandatory in 6 NCR districts, Lucknow amid rising Covid

Lucknow | Tuesday, 2022 2:15:11 AM IST

As Covid cases are rising in many states, the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday made the mask wearing compulsory at public places in 6 NCR districts and capital Lucknow. ... read..

Hospital treats Zimbabwean boy with respiratory failure due to liver disease

Gurugram | Tuesday, 2022 2:15:10 AM IST

A five-year-old boy from Zimbabwe, suffering from respiratory failure due to advanced liver disease, successfully underwent liver transplant here. ... read..

Infected immune cells may explain severity of Covid

New York | Tuesday, 2022 1:15:09 AM IST

Twin studies have explained how infected immune cells prompt a massive inflammatory response leading to severe Covid-19, Nature reported. ... read..

Two out of five adults with ADHD have excellent mental health: Study

Washington | April 18, 2022 6:53:53 PM IST

A new study has found that two in five adults (42 per cent) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were in excellent mental health. ... read..

Vegan diets for dogs may be healthier and less dangerous than meat-based diets: Study

San Francisco (California) | April 18, 2022 6:53:45 PM IST

According to a new study by the University of Winchester, guardians of more than 2,500 dogs explored links between dog diet and health outcomes, suggesting that nutritionally sound vegan diets may be healthier and less hazardous than conventional or raw m ... read..

Researchers reveal hidden problem of loss of appetite during pregnancy

Melbourne (Victoria) | April 18, 2022 5:53:00 PM IST

Researchers have revealed the hidden issues and developed recommendations and principles for multidisciplinary management of anorexia nervosa in pregnancy, according to a new study by Monash University. ... read..

Delhi's daily Covid tally rises to 517, positivity rate at 4.21%

New Delhi | Monday, 2022 4:15:08 AM IST

Delhi on Sunday reported 517 fresh Covid infections in last 24 hours as against 461 cases reported on previous day, but there were no new deaths, according to the Health Department bulletin. ... read..

Researchers find high cardiovascular risk is closesly related to depression symptoms

Washington | April 17, 2022 11:54:06 PM IST

A recent study has suggested that Cardiovascular risk factors are associated with an increased risk of depression in older adults. ... read..

Study explains harmful effects of ultra-processed foods on adolescents

Sao Paula | April 17, 2022 10:24:18 PM IST

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is strongly associated with an increased weight gain. Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo have calculated the impact of adolescents consuming ultra-processed foods on the risk of obesity. ... read..

Research finds sunscreens can better protect skin with potent antioxidants

Claverton Down (Bath) | April 17, 2022 4:52:43 PM IST

Sunscreen doesn't protect the skin as well as it could because there is a key ingredient that's missing from all these creams, according to a new study. ... read..

Healthy lifestyle assosiated with more years without Alzheimer's: Study

Washington | April 17, 2022 4:52:42 PM IST

Healthy lifestyle is associated with longer life expectancy, and people who follow it live a larger proportion of their remaining years without Alzheimer's disease. ... read..

Different strains of tuberculosis can attack lungs, finds study

New Brunswick (New Jersey) | April 17, 2022 2:22:55 PM IST

According to a new study, two strains of bacteria causing tuberculosis have only minor genetic differences but attack the lungs in a completely different way. ... read..

Tumours change their metabolism to spread more effectively: Study

Washington | April 17, 2022 1:23:25 PM IST

A new study has found that cancer cells can disrupt a metabolic pathway that breaks down fats and proteins to boost the levels of a byproduct called methylmalonic acid, thereby driving metastasis. ... read..

Pre-school children's emotional eating is partly shaped by innate food drive, finds study

Aston St (Birmingham) | April 17, 2022 12:53:40 PM IST

A new study has described how much of children's emotional eating is explained by the way mothers use food as part of their parenting practices as well as the children's own attitudes to food more generally. ... read..

Covid: Delhi reports 461 new cases; positivity rate rises over 5%

New Delhi | Sunday, 2022 5:15:09 AM IST

Delhi on Saturday reported 461 fresh Covid infections against 366 cases reported on the previous day, officials said, adding the positivity rate in the national capital has risen to 5.33 per cent. ... read..

'Mask up', say experts amid rising Covid cases in Delhi

New Delhi | Sunday, 2022 3:15:08 AM IST

Amid rising cases of Covid-19 in Delhi, health experts said that consistent and appropriate use of masks, sanitisation, hand washing and social distancing to the possible extent are the way to prevent the Covid infection. ... read..

Study: People living in long-lived families share lower risk of type-2 diabetes

Pittsburgh | April 16, 2022 11:54:01 PM IST

Children of exceptionally long-lived parents, as well as their spouses, have a similarly reduced risk for developing type 2 diabetes compared to the general population, according to a new study led by the University of Pittsburgh. ... read..

Study: Long reproductive span, older age at menopause associated with lower dementia risk

London | April 16, 2022 11:53:56 PM IST

Pregnancy, long reproductive span and older age at menopause are associated with a lower risk of dementia in women, according to a study. ... read..

Study: Patients with muscle degeneration can imporve mobility by cycling regularly

Hamilton (Ontario) | April 16, 2022 7:23:03 PM IST

Regular cycling can greatly improve mobility in patients with myotonic dystrophy (MD), which is a genetic disease that causes muscle degeneration. ... read..

History of allergies may associated with increased of risk of high blood pressure, heart disease: Study

Washington | April 16, 2022 7:22:59 PM IST

According to a study, adults with a history of allergic disorders have an increased risk of blood pressure and coronary heart disease, with the highest risk seen in black male adults. ... read..

Obesity increases heart failure risk among women with late menopause: Study

Sacramento (California) | April 16, 2022 6:54:22 PM IST

According to a new study led by the University of California, obesity significantly increases heart failure risk among women who experience late menopause at age 55 or older. ... read..

Study finds artificial intelligence may improve diabetes diagnosis

Bethesda (Maryland) | April 16, 2022 2:53:48 PM IST

A new study has found that a fully-automated artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning model can identify early signs of type 2 diabetes on abdominal CT scans. ... read..

Precaution doses of Covid vax at govt hospitals soon: Delhi govt

New Delhi | Saturday, 2022 3:15:09 AM IST

Precaution doses of Covid vaccines will soon be provided free of cost to people in government hospitals soon, the Delhi government announced on Friday. ... read..

7 children die of 'mysterious illness' in Rajasthan district

Jaipur | Saturday, 2022 2:15:10 AM IST

Seven children aged between 2 and 14 years have died in Rajasthan's Sirohi district of some 'mysterious illness' with symptoms varying from fever to seizures. ... read..

1 in 4 adults suffer missed liver disorder linked to heart disease: Study

New York | Saturday, 2022 2:15:10 AM IST

About 25 per cent or one in four adults worldwide has a liver condition, often undiagnosed, that raises risk for heart disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement. ... read..

Simple brisk walk may be enough to fight off depression

New York | Saturday, 2022 1:45:09 AM IST

You do not need to hit the gym, and lift heavy weights, but small doses of physical activity, such as brisk walking, may substantially help lower the risk of depression, suggests a study. ... read..

Exercise may protect brain volume by keeping insulin, BMI levels low: Study

Caen | April 15, 2022 8:23:36 PM IST

A new study has found that exercise can help protect brain cells. It has been suggested that the role exercise plays in maintaining insulin and body mass index levels may help protect brain volume and thus help stave off dementia. ... read..

Brown adipose tissue is less active in boys with obesity compared to boys with normal BMI: Study

Ontario | April 15, 2022 8:23:29 PM IST

A new study has found that brown adipose tissue (BAT) is less active in boys with obesity compared to boys with normal body mass index (BMI). ... read..

Bird flu scare in Bihar's Supaul after samples test positive

Patna | Friday, 2022 5:15:09 AM IST

Avian influenza (H5N1) scare has gripped Bihar's Supaul district with the administration on Thursday directing culling of chickens in poultry farms located in affected areas after samples of birds found dead there came out positive. ... read..

Delhi's Covid tally continues to rise with 325 new cases

New Delhi | Friday, 2022 4:15:08 AM IST

Delhi on Thursday reported 325 fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours, against 299 reported on the previous day, but there was no death for the second consecutive day, according to the Health Department bulletin. ... read..

NHA seeks technology providers to build national digital health network

New Delhi | Friday, 2022 3:15:09 AM IST

The National Health Authority (NHA) has extended an open invitation to all for sharing Expression of Interest (EoI) for developing innovative solutions that will help build a national digital health ecosystem for India. ... read..

Nagaland govt bars 'mass casual leave' stir of doctors

Kohima | Friday, 2022 1:15:10 AM IST

In view of the three-day 'mass casual leave' agitation by Nagaland government doctors from April 18 demanding increase in superannuation age, the state government has decided not to approve any casual leave to the doctors, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Is TikTok affecting children's focus?

London | Friday, 2022 1:15:09 AM IST

Popular social media platform TikTok and other fast-paced video apps could be ruining the attention span of the youth and children with an "endless flow" of pleasure via short, 15 second, videos, warns an expert from Oxford University. ... read..

Gut microbiota regulates abdominal functions, finds study

Maastricht | April 14, 2022 6:24:00 PM IST

Gut microbes can regulate the exocrine and endocrine functions of the pancreas and hormone production of the gastrointestinal tract, suggested a new study's findings that may help develop potential treatments for diabetes and other diseases. ... read..

High cardiovascular risk closesly related to depression symptoms: Study

Washington | April 14, 2022 2:53:20 PM IST

Cardiovascular risk factors are associated with an increased risk of depression in older adults, suggested a new study. ... read..

Karnataka, Estonia plan exchange programmes in medical education

Bengaluru | Thursday, 2022 4:45:08 AM IST

Karnataka Health Minister Dr K. Sudhakar on Wednesday mooted exchange programs between the state's Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and Estonian Medical Universities. ... read..

Delhi sees 50% spike in daily Covid cases

New Delhi | Thursday, 2022 4:15:10 AM IST

Delhi on Wednesday recorded a steep rise of nearly 50 per cent in daily Covid cases over the previous day while no new death was recorded. ... read..

Chennai hospitals perform successful cardiac procedures on smallest baby and 93-year-old

Chennai | Wednesday, 2022 4:45:10 AM IST

Two private hospitals here on Tuesday announced successful cardiac procedures on one of the smallest babies and on the oldest patient in the country. ... read..

Inaugural consignment under Quad's Vaccine Partnership delivered to Cambodia

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 2:45:10 AM IST

The inaugural delivery of Covid vaccines under the Quad's flagship Vaccine Partnership was made in Cambodia on Tuesday. ... read..

Elderly Delhi woman's life saved with rare brain, heart surgeries

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 2:15:11 AM IST

A 65-year-old Delhi woman has got a new lease of life after doctors performed two high-risk brain and heart surgeries on her in less than two months. ... read..

Mandaviya reviews operationalisation status of tele-consultation services

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 2:15:11 AM IST

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday chaired a meeting through video-conference with the Health Ministers and senior officials of all states and union territories to review the operationalisation status of Ayushman Bharat Health & Wellness C ... read..

XE variant just another form of Omicron, detected in Jan also: Mandaviya

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 1:15:10 AM IST

The new XE variant of Covid is just another form of Omicron, and its case was detected in January also before recently being found in Gujarat, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday. ... read..

Researchers find cell-derived therapy may help repair abnormal heart rhythm

Washington | April 12, 2022 11:22:31 PM IST

Vesicles secreted from human heart cells may repair damaged tissue and prevent lethal heart rhythm disorders, according to a new study from investigators in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. ... read..

Pregnancy, long reproductive span, older age at menopause associated with lower dementia risk in women: Study

London | April 12, 2022 2:23:10 PM IST

According to a study, pregnancy, long reproductive span and older age at menopause are associated with a lower risk of dementia in women. ... read..

People living in long-lived families share lower risk of type-2 diabetes, shows study

Pittsburgh | April 12, 2022 10:52:28 AM IST

According to a new study led by the University of Pittsburgh, children of exceptionally long-lived parents, as well as their spouses have a similarly reduced risk for developing type 2 diabetes compared to the general population. ... read..

Global rise in Covid XE variant: K'taka convenes technical advisory committee meeting

Bengaluru | Tuesday, 2022 5:15:09 AM IST

Karnataka Health Minister K. Sudhakar urged people on Monday to ensure that all their vaccination doses are completed at the earliest after a meeting with the Covid-19 technical advisory committee (TAC) amid a rise in cases of the XE variant of Covid-19 i ... read..

Delhi's Covid positivity rate rises to 2.7% with 137 new cases

New Delhi | Tuesday, 2022 3:45:09 AM IST

While Covid cases continue to decline nationally, the count has started inching up again in the national capital. ... read..

New medical college inaugurated in Odisha's Puri

Bhubaneswar | Tuesday, 2022 3:15:09 AM IST

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday jointly dedicated the Shri Jagannath Medical College & Hospital (SJMCH) in Puri to the nation. ... read..

8 S. Korean drug firms to donate $2.43 mn worth meds to Ukraine

Seoul | Tuesday, 2022 1:15:10 AM IST

Eight South Korean pharmaceutical companies will donate medicine, medical supplies, and health supplements to Ukraine that's been devastated by Russia's invasion, a pharmaceutical association said on Monday. ... read..

Can personality traits up risk of cognitive decline later?

Toronto | Tuesday, 2022 1:15:10 AM IST

If you are moody or emotionally unstable, you are more likely to experience cognitive decline late in life than people who are organised, and with high levels of self-discipline, finds a study. ... read..

Google-owned Fitbit gets US FDA approval for AFib detection

San Francisco | Tuesday, 2022 1:15:10 AM IST

Google-owned wearable brand Fitbit on Monday received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new health feature that can detect atrial fibrillation (AFib) -- a health tool that made Apple Watch highly popular and which has saved ... read..

Bedwetting may be a symptom of cardiac arrhythmias: Study

Washington | April 11, 2022 8:53:35 PM IST

Despite the fact that involuntary urination during sleep can be a symptom of certain potentially lethal cardiac arrhythmias, they are rarely considered in the diagnostic evaluation. ... read..

Five childhood risk factors predict heart attacks, strokes in adulthood, reveals study

Melbourne | April 11, 2022 9:53:40 AM IST

Research has identified five childhood risk factors that can predict stroke and heart attacks in adulthood after being tracked for up to half a century in the world's largest international prospective cardiovascular disease study. ... read..

Despite lockdown, pollution levels soared during second Covid wave: Study

New Delhi | Monday, 2022 4:15:11 AM IST

The second Covid-19 wave not only unleashed unprecedented devastation of human life but also some worst air pollution episodes in Delhi despite the lockdown during March-May 2021, a new study has revealed. ... read..

How artificial sweeteners impair liver's ability to detoxify

New York | Monday, 2022 2:45:10 AM IST

Intake of zero-sugar food and beverages like yoghurt and diet soda may not be good for health as projected as they can impair your liver's ability to flush out toxins, according to a study. ... read..

Ageing in human skin cells reversed by 30 years

London | Monday, 2022 1:45:09 AM IST

UK researchers have developed a method to 'time jump' human skin cells by 30 years, turning back the ageing clock for cells without losing their specialised function. ... read..

Skincare products containing goat's milk dangerous for patients with inflammatory skin conditions

Washington | April 10, 2022 11:53:31 PM IST

Using skin care products that contain food products such as goat's milk should be avoided by individuals with inflammatory skin conditions, suggests the findings of a recent study. ... read..

Long-term follow-up reduces type 2 diabetes risk: Study

Washington | April 10, 2022 5:25:14 PM IST

A recent study at NTNU (The Norwegian University of Science and Technology) and St. Olav's Hospital Centre of Obesity has found that long-term follow-up reduces type 2 diabetes risk. ... read..

Exercise can lower risk of getting bowel cancer: Study

London | April 10, 2022 4:22:44 PM IST

Exercise can lower your risk of getting bowel cancer and slow the growth of tumours, according to a recent study. ... read..

Exposure to pollution during pregnancy can have adverse effects on children: Study

Texas | April 10, 2022 1:52:24 PM IST

According to a study led by Texas A&M University, exposure to pollution during pregnancy can have many adverse effects in infants and children that can even extend into adulthood. ... read..

Mumbai man, 67, confirmed as first Omicron XE case

Mumbai | Sunday, 2022 1:15:09 AM IST

It's official. The first case of coronavirus variant Omicron XE has been detected in Mumbai, and confirmed by the NCDC, Delhi, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

Sitting Tai Chi exercise improves recovery outcomes for older stroke survivors: Study

Washington | April 9, 2022 9:53:40 PM IST

A new study has found that stroke survivors who practised a seated form of Tai Chi had equal or greater improvement in hand and arm strength, shoulder range of motion, balance control, symptoms of depression and activities of daily living after three mont ... read..

Study finds vegan diet may ease arthritis pain

Washington | April 9, 2022 7:53:15 PM IST

Researchers have found that a low-fat vegan diet improves joint pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. ... read..

Healthy plant-based diets are associated with lower risk of developing diabetes, suggests study

Boston (Massachusetts) | April 9, 2022 5:25:14 PM IST

According to a new study, the consumption of healthy plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee, and legumes, is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes in generally healthy people and support their role in diabetes p ... read..

Researchers shed light on how cancer treatment affects nutrition

Washington | April 9, 2022 3:54:53 PM IST

Individuals living with cancer often experience nutrition-related side effects from cancer treatment, including changes in taste and smell, nausea, diarrhoea, loss of appetite and pain during eating, according to a recent study. ... read..

Centre writes to 5 states reporting minor rise in Covid cases

New Delhi | Saturday, 2022 4:15:09 AM IST

The Central government has written letters to five states reporting marginal surge in Covid cases to continue monitoring the spread of fresh infections, officials said on Friday. ... read..

Centre to scrutinise Covid compensation claims

New Delhi | Saturday, 2022 2:15:10 AM IST

The central government has sent teams to Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh to scrutinise five per cent claims filed for Covid-19 ex-gratia compensation. ... read..

Ferrero recalls Kinder chocolates in US, Europe, Asia over salmonella fear, India excluded

New Delhi | Saturday, 2022 1:15:10 AM IST

Italian chocolate and confectionery products company Ferrero has voluntarily withdrawn some of its Kinder chocolates from markets in the US and several European and Asian countries over a potential salmonella contamination. ... read..

Researchers identify how exercise can lower risk of getting bowel cancer

Newcastle | April 8, 2022 9:22:44 PM IST

A team of researchers has identified how exercise can lower your risk of getting bowel cancer and slow the growth of tumours. ... read..

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